Migrant Spring
Spring is almost here, and with it comes the promise of renewal and growth. In a month from now, we are launching Migrant Spring—the next step in our fight for equality, justice and #StatusforAll and to #UniteAgainstRacism. Migrant Spring is a series of protests, educational activities and actions leading up to summer 2024, and beyond! … Keep reading »
Keep Cops Off Our Pickets
Rank-and-file members of CUPE 3903 in collaboration with Scholar Strike Canada and No Pride in Policing Canada are organizing a rally to combat the policing of our picket lines! When: March 25th, 12pm Where: Sentinel Rd, York University
Film Social: Cradle Will Rock
Eyesore Cinema 1176 Bloor Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education and the Socialist Project presents “Cradle Will Rock” as the next movie shown in our ongoing FilmSocial series. It's 1937 in New York City. Labour strikes break out throughout the country and New York is alive with cultural revolution. Nelson Rockefeller (John Cusack) commissions Mexican artist Diego Rivera … Keep reading »
From South Africa to Palestine: Labour solidarity against apartheid
April 27 marks the 30th anniversary of Freedom Day in South Africa, when the first free and fair elections took place in 1994. That victory continues to inspire the ongoing fight against Anti-Black Racism, from South Africa to Turtle Island and beyond. We mark Freedom Day this year against the backdrop of the global fight … Keep reading »
The Fall and Rise of American Finance
CSI Annex 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is proud to present the Toronto launch of the new book from Scott Aquanno and Steve Maher: The Fall and Rise of American Finance: From J.P. Morgan to Blackrock (Verso. 2024). Today, it is all but taken for granted that finance is parasitic on industry. Financialization, in this … Keep reading »
Book launch: Law at Work
WAC 720 Spadina Ave, 2nd floor (suite 202), Toronto, Ontario, CanadaPlease join the book launch of Harry Glasbeek's Law at Work: The Coercion and Co-option of the Working Class, in Toronto. Author and renowned legal scholar Harry Glasbeek will unpack how law has been used to ensure that workers' aspirations are kept in check, encouraging the audience to envision a future where the law truly … Keep reading »
Solidarity Rally with Student Encampment at UofT
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on all trade unions and allies to join a solidarity rally on Monday May 27th, at 8:00 a.m. at the student encampment at the University of Toronto. OFL.ca
Stop the Privatization of Our Healthcare
Tell the Ford government to stop the privatization of our healthcare The goal is to hold a very large protest and march in Toronto starting at Nathan Phillips Square and going to the Ontario Legislature which will be in session with Members of Provincial Parliament there from across Ontario. For those regions that are too … Keep reading »
We Need Social Housing
Allan Gardens 160 Gerard St E, Toronto, ON, CanadaFor nearly a year and a half, 230 Fightback has been working to prevent the owners of the land at 214-230 Sherbourne, KingSett Capital, from building a luxury condo and we have pressed for social housing that meets the needs of the community to be created instead. KingSett is now ready to sell the site … Keep reading »
Pelicula | Israelism
A powerful 2023 documentary "Israelism," directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen. This eye-opening film follows two young American Jews as they travel to Israel, confronting challenging truths that transform their perspectives and spark a movement to redefine their community's relationship with Israel. Featuring interviews with leading academics and activists, "Israelism" sheds light on overlooked … Keep reading »